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Folktales by Firelight

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Folktales by Firelight delivers African folktales, fables, legends, proverbs, and Black and African historical stories and biographies from across Africa and the diaspora. Each episode blends immersive narration with ambient sound to honor African oral tradition, ancestral wisdom, and cultural storytelling. Perfect for fans of African stories, bedtime folktales, Black history, audio dramas, and family-friendly podcasts. 🎧 Find more and support the show: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com/Folktales by Firelight Ciencias Sociales
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  • Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears
    Jun 22 2025

    In this richly woven West African folktale, a simple lie sets off a chain reaction through the animal kingdom — ending in tragedy, justice, and a mystery explained.

    Why does the mosquito buzz in your ear? Because it can’t forget what its’s done.

    This immersive narration explores:
    – The power of words and consequences
    – Animal logic and village justice
    – Cultural wisdom passed through generations

    Perfect for lovers of:
    – African myths and folktales
    – Bedtime storytelling and family listening
    – ASMR and ambient narration
    – Oral tradition and black history

    🎧 Listen and reflect by the fire.

    ✨ Support the show and explore more:
    🔗 Substack: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com
    🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZFsiYFKTNlDFWFo6EYYBq
    🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/folktales-by-firelight/id1816342165

    #AfricanFolktales #MosquitoMyth #FolktalesByFirelight #BlackVoices #StorytellingPodcast #AfroMyths #AnimalStories #ASMRStorytelling #OralTradition #CulturalTales

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    17 m
  • How the Leopard Got Its Spots
    Jun 15 2025

    Journey into the heart of East Africa with this rich and riveting retelling of how the leopard earned its iconic spots. In a world where pride once hunted in golden light, a bold hunter named Banzi must learn patience, humility, and the true power of silence.

    🎙️ Told in the lyrical style of traditional oral storytelling, this folktale is perfect for:
    – Lovers of African folklore and myth
    – ASMR and ambient audio fans
    – Teachers and students exploring cultural wisdom
    – Families and bedtime listeners

    ✨ Listen and share under the stars.

    🎧 Spotify: Listen on Spotify
    🍎 Apple: Listen on Apple Podcasts
    📺 YouTube: @FolktalesByFirelight
    💌 Substack: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com

    #LeopardSpots #AfricanFolktales #FolktalesByFirelight #ASMRStorytelling #OralTradition #AfroMyths #AfricanStories #AnimalFables #BedtimeStory #CulturalWisdom #SpotifyPodcasts #AfricanLegends

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    10 m
  • Anansi and the Talking Gourd
    Jun 12 2025

    What happens when the world’s most mischievous spider tries to steal wisdom? In this magical retelling, Anansi discovers that some treasures talk back — and not everything clever is wise.

    Follow Anansi’s hilarious misadventure with a talking gourd from Ashanti folklore that teaches him a lesson he won’t soon forget.

    🎙️ Part trickster tale, part transformation — this episode is perfect for:
    – Fans of African folklore and trickster legends
    – Students exploring West African oral traditions
    – Listeners who love immersive audio storytelling with ASMR elements
    – Families, educators, and nighttime story lovers

    ✨ Support the show and find more stories:
    🔗 Substack: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com
    🎧 Spotify: Folktales by Firelight on Spotify
    🍎 Apple: Folktales by Firelight on Apple Podcasts
    📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @FolktalesByFirelight

    💬 Comment, like, and share the wisdom — more stories are always on the way.

    #Anansi #AfricanFolklore #FolktalesByFirelight #AshantiTales #TricksterTales #OralTradition #AfroDiaspora #StorytellingPodcast #WisdomTales #ASMR #Sleep #Folklore #BlackHistory #Audiobook

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    8 m
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